Program Manager – Data Linkage Services

Guidehouse•Rockville, MD

7d•$85,000 - $141,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Program Manager to lead Data Linkage Services, supporting a federally funded research program. This is a hybrid full‑time position located in Bethesda, MD.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in bioinformatics, health services, economics, or related research fields
Minimum of two (2) years of experience managing projects
Knowledge of federal procedures and standards for data security and data management
Technical background in technologies, network devices, hardware, and software
Experience with CMS data and data linkage methodologies
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust. Candidates must receive approved adjudication of their Public Trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting large‑scale federal research data programs
Experience overseeing automation‑ready data processing workflows
Candidates with an active Public Trust or existing suitability are preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide overall program leadership for Data Linkage Services, including planning, execution, and reporting
Manage resources and personnel to execute linkage activities and deliver contract deliverables
Serve as the primary interface with Government stakeholders for linkage‑related operations
Oversee execution of secure data linkage activities using PII and/or Privacy‑Preserving Record Linkage (PPRL) methodologies
Ensure linkage documentation, quality metrics, and reproducibility standards are met
Provide weekly and monthly program performance updates, including cost, metrics, and progress reporting
Ensure compliance with applicable federal privacy, security, and data governance

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus